Originally Posted by
tjspiel
1. No. I'm putting an IGH on one of my bikes due to the effects of winter riding (snow, sand, salt, slush, thaw and freeze) on the derailleur drive train. The rest of the year I ride in the rain all the time with my derailleur equipped road bike and it hasn't lead to any shifting problems.
I put an Alfine 8 on my Surly 1X1 for the same reasons. With studded tires, rack and MTX bag it's at 36 pounds. I consider it good winter training.